NUR 2459 VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which statement about mental health illness is accurate?
Mental illness changes with culture, time in history, and the group defining it
A client states she is returning to school next semester and has some concerns.
Which of the following would be considered the most therapeutic response by the
nurse?
Tell me more about your plan
The client states his assigned nurse reminds him of his very stern aunt. This
statement is an example of what type of issue that can occur in the nurse-client
relationship?
Transference
A client becomes agitated and shouts at the nurse, "If you come any closer, I will
hit you." What is the best response by the nurse?
You need to stay calm. You are responsible for your behavior
A nurse is preparing to administer haloperidol 75 mg IM per week. Available is
haloperidol 100 mg/mL for injection. How many mL would the nurse administer
per dose (round to the nearest tenth)?
0.75 mL
A mental health technician asks the nurse, "How do psychiatrists determine
which diagnosis to give to a client?" Which is the nurse's best response?
Psychiatrists use criteria from the APA's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental
Disorders (DSM)
What is the situation in which the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability
Act (HIPAA) rule can be breached?
A duty to warn a client's potential victims of harm
An adult client is grieving about the loss of his spouse. Which statement by the
client would warrant immediate nursing intervention?
I would be better off dead
A client admitted to the inpatient psychiatric hospital wants to try a holistic
approach to her treatment instead of the provider's suggested plan. The nurse
, will talk to the provider about the holistic treatment being incorporated into her
care. Which ethical principle is the nurse following?
Advocating for the client
Which of the following terms could be used to describe and document a client's
mood on a mental health assessment? (Select all that apply)
Depressed
Stupor
Irritable
During a nurse-client interaction, the nurse becomes uncomfortable. Which of the
following would represent the use of a non-therapeutic response? (Select all that
apply)
The nurse falsely reassures the client
The nurse changes the subject
The nurse uses probing
A client receiving cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) is being introduced to the
concepts guiding the therapy. Which statement best explains automatic
thoughts?
Automatic thoughts occur rapidly in a situation and without rational analysis
Which nursing actions demonstrate the ethical principles of autonomy?
Respecting the client's decision not to have treatments
Which statement by the nurse demonstrates an understanding of nonverbal
communication?
It's important to check for congruence in verbal and nonverbal responses
A client asks the nurse about the purpose of group therapy. Which is the best
response by the nurse?
Interaction with others and feedback often help in gaining insight
Which statement about mental health illness is accurate?
Mental illness changes with culture, time in history, and the group defining it
A client states she is returning to school next semester and has some concerns.
Which of the following would be considered the most therapeutic response by the
nurse?
Tell me more about your plan
The client states his assigned nurse reminds him of his very stern aunt. This
statement is an example of what type of issue that can occur in the nurse-client
relationship?
Transference
A client becomes agitated and shouts at the nurse, "If you come any closer, I will
hit you." What is the best response by the nurse?
You need to stay calm. You are responsible for your behavior
A nurse is preparing to administer haloperidol 75 mg IM per week. Available is
haloperidol 100 mg/mL for injection. How many mL would the nurse administer
per dose (round to the nearest tenth)?
0.75 mL
A mental health technician asks the nurse, "How do psychiatrists determine
which diagnosis to give to a client?" Which is the nurse's best response?
Psychiatrists use criteria from the APA's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental
Disorders (DSM)
What is the situation in which the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability
Act (HIPAA) rule can be breached?
A duty to warn a client's potential victims of harm
An adult client is grieving about the loss of his spouse. Which statement by the
client would warrant immediate nursing intervention?
I would be better off dead
A client admitted to the inpatient psychiatric hospital wants to try a holistic
approach to her treatment instead of the provider's suggested plan. The nurse
, will talk to the provider about the holistic treatment being incorporated into her
care. Which ethical principle is the nurse following?
Advocating for the client
Which of the following terms could be used to describe and document a client's
mood on a mental health assessment? (Select all that apply)
Depressed
Stupor
Irritable
During a nurse-client interaction, the nurse becomes uncomfortable. Which of the
following would represent the use of a non-therapeutic response? (Select all that
apply)
The nurse falsely reassures the client
The nurse changes the subject
The nurse uses probing
A client receiving cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) is being introduced to the
concepts guiding the therapy. Which statement best explains automatic
thoughts?
Automatic thoughts occur rapidly in a situation and without rational analysis
Which nursing actions demonstrate the ethical principles of autonomy?
Respecting the client's decision not to have treatments
Which statement by the nurse demonstrates an understanding of nonverbal
communication?
It's important to check for congruence in verbal and nonverbal responses
A client asks the nurse about the purpose of group therapy. Which is the best
response by the nurse?
Interaction with others and feedback often help in gaining insight
